Senior Accounting Manager

Black Sky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. Black Sky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy.

Black Sky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

We are seeking a responsible and detail‑oriented Senior Accounting Manager to support the Accounting and Finance team. In this role, you will assist with monthly and quarterly operational accounting and close activities, and prepare or review technical accounting policies for Black Sky, and support internal and external audits for a publicly-traded company. The ideal candidate can work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in fast‑paced environments with compressed deadlines.

This role is based out of our office in Herndon, Virginia and will work in a hybrid capacity of at least two days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all financial records and reporting adhere to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public company regulatory standards.
• Maintain, test, and document internal financial controls in compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Coordinate audit schedules, prepare supporting documentation, and work directly with external public auditors.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff and senior accountants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and propose enhancements and improvements to areas of responsibility and financial applications, including accounting for capital expenditures and fixed assets.
• Drive enhancements to existing processes and streamline automation.
• Lead and support a multi‑functional accounting department on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Partner with teams and leaders to foster a positive and resilient employee experience, even in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Responsible for maintaining the existing corporate internal control over financial statements environment with collaboration with other functions such as Contracts, Operations, and Information Technology on dependent controls.
• Develop and refine processes and calculations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and support scalable growth.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills along with good judgment.
• Very detail oriented with a high level of independent and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with both customers and vendors.
• Eagerness to learn and take on any tasks assigned.
• Impeccable ethics with a history of maintaining total confidentiality and discretion of all employee information.
• Business Situational Awareness.
• At least eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, including past experience at either a public accounting firm (one of the big four) or public company experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Passion for developing and motivating team members and direct reports.
• Ability to work towards strict monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines,…